Reviewed by RobinBook provided by NetGalley for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookWe all have those authors that no matter what they write we read it. At times those books are really good and at times they are just okay. Yet we still read them. They make us feel good, forget what is going on at any given time in our lives and simply entertain us. Which after all is all we ask…Isn’t it. Ms. Garwood didn’t disappoint with this new installment of books added to her list. I was entertained and at the time of reading this book; is all that I wanted or needed.The interaction between Peyton (Lockhart) and Finn (MacBain) was funny and charming just as Peyton herself was. Yes, the hero Finn seemed almost too good to be true but if you admit it everyone would love to find someone like him. I have a son (although not perfect by any means) does tend to have allot of luck around him at all times. From the early childhood near drowning of Peyton to having Finn teach her to swim and the subsequent hero worship to the reversal as adults where Finn is a little bit in awe at the chemistry he now feels for his old neighbor who is now all grown up and quite lovely.Peyton has had her share of bad luck. Thinking she has the perfect job only to find some sexual harassment, Hench men, and gun shots fired? The good luck is that Finn comes to her rescue. Then to be given the opportunity of a lifetime from her uncle for not only her but her sisters only to have a cousin throw in the proverbial monkey wrench.Problems I have with the story are the smaller subplots/storylines: Peyton is a classically trained culinary chef and yet she is making simple things. Having a son that is a chef, I would have explored that aspect a little more. Finn is too perfect at times and almost unrealistic. The bad guys tended (in my opinion) to be a little flat. Yes, there were points in which I felt (having read many of her other works) that she could have maybe been a little stronger in either the characterizations or perhaps in the whole suspense part but, I was still entertained and enjoyed it for a lighthearted story that lifted my spirits and made me smile. Sometimes that is enough.Overall I really liked Hotshot. It was a rather somewhat predictable story but, as I mentioned before sometimes we need that. It is an easy read and warms your heart. A really nice light read for the summer or even into that cool fall evening. I know I would recommend this very entertaining story. Fast-paced page turner. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its many appealing characters. The character of Finn (the Hotshot) however, was a little over the top in the beleivabilty department. His accomplishments ranged from saving the proganist's life, winning Olympic medals, college scholarships, and single handedly taking out a sniper while passing though town. Jeez. That's alot of hero packed into a few hundred pages. In spite of this I would recommend the book.
What do You think about Hotshot (2013)?
Another fun romance to listen to. Lots of action in the plot. Warning: there are a few sex scenes.
—Jinu366
Solid chick-lit. Nothing fancy but entertaining. Quick read.
—Awesome
I found it to be predicable; but still enjoyed the story.
—kyuri
